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Nice site. I don't live in Aussie either, but I have several hundred Pre-decimal Auzzies, mostly pennies in my collection. I like the pennies because of the great number of mints, mintmarks etc that make collecting easy. There is only one stunningly rare date, the 1930 which exist mostly as counterfeits. It is possible to have Auzzie coins minted in multiple mints in Britain, India, Australia of course, and even the USA.
Hi I had collected coins as a youth and was inspired by my Aunt, who had collected coins from around the world during her military career, and I had inherited a truck load of old coins from her in 1997. I don't believe I have any of any great value, but I did come across quite a few from Australia today. They were in a metal case that is made to hold coins that are in the cardboard / celaphane covers. They are: 1921M 3D,1951 6D,1957 3D,1961 6D,1963 1D,1966 1 cent, 1966 2 cents. There are also 2 New Zealand coins: 1952 1D, 1960 1D. Anyone have a ballpark value on these coins? Wyliecoyote
Australian coin values Wyliecyote I will try to help First the holders you describe as cardboard / celaphane covers are called 2x2s they are used for storing and displaying coins. I need a better description of the coins to give you some value are the australian coins pennys, threepence, sixpence schillings florins, crowns???????????????? Once I know the face value of the coin and then the year and then the quality I can give you the values, for example the 1966 1 and two cent can range from one and two cents in circulation to $15 australian each if they were in proof condition. I have the current Australian pricing books but you have not yet given me enough information. If you like you may email me off line - I will answer your questions either way. Good Luck
My Aunt must have had her own "code" , as the coins are listed on the 2x2's with Australia #D & Year on top. I figured that the D somehow stood for Pence. Sorry for the gaf. 1921M 3 Pence, 1951 6 Pence, 19573 Pence, 1961 6 Pence, 1963 1 Pence. 1966 2 cents, 1966 1 cent New Zealand: 1952 1 penny,1960 1 Penny. Wyliecoyote
You were correct, but I needed to check Prices will be in australian dollars 1921M 3 Pence, ranges from $3 to $24,000 for a proof 1951 6 Pence, ranges from 50 cents to $ 150 for a gem 1957 3 Pence, ranges from 50 cents to $ 38 for a gem 1961 6 Pence, ranges from 50 cents to $ 38 for a gem( if it were a PL it could be worth up to $12,000) 1963 1 Pence. I think you mean SIX pence ranges from 50 cents to $ 150 for a gem If you meant 1 penny 1963 value is thity cent to thirty dollars To help you here is how to grade Australian Coins Definition of Coin Grading Terms Proof Technically, the term proof refers to a coin's method of manufacture, not its state of preservation. However, in reality, the term is used in grading to describe a pristine example of a proof manufactured coin. Lesser graded or damaged examples are described as impaired proofs. Brilliant Uncirculated -FDC (Fleur de Coin - flower of the die. Also referred to as FDC (Fleur de Coin - flower of the die). Although struck with normal dies, a coin described as BU is pristine, almost proof like in appearance, being perfectly sharp, absolutely flawless and showing no signs of wear or bag marks. On the US grading scale, such a coin is described as MS-65. Grading at this superior level has become more complex in recent years with distinctions being made in many catalogs between (from highest to lowest state of preservation) - FDC, GEM Uncirculated and Choice Uncirculated. Uncirculated A coin which shows no signs of being in circulation. Coins in mint rolls are classed as uncirculated. Due to high-speed production techniques, even uncirculated coins may show slight imperfections such as minor bag marks or tiny rim indentations, especially on larger coins. Extremely Fine or Extra Fine (EF or XF) Under magnification, these coins show only the slightest amount of wear in addition to slight bag marks. Wear will be confined to the very high points of the design and the natural mint lustre common to uncirculated coins will be still almost intact. Very Fine (VF) Slightly more wear will be evident without magnification but the coin is still in a high state of preservation. A magnifier will show numerous light scratches over the high points and on the fields of the coin. Most of the high points will be affected and only traces of the mint lustre will be present. Fine (F) Considerable signs of wear will be apparent on raised surfaces and the fields of the coin will be quite dull. Almost all sections of the coin will exhibit some forms of wear. Generally there will be no traces of lustre and the rim border will be smooth in parts. Very Good (VG) A strange description for a coin which is rather ordinary. If you see a coin for sale described as 'circulated', you should assume that this is the best it will grade. The whole of the coin is showing significant amounts of wear although all of the main detail is still visible. Usually only scarce coins and those of historical significance are worth collecting in this condition. Good (G) Again, the wrong word to describe the state of preservation of the coin. Nearly all the fine detail is lost although most of the main detail and lettering is still visible. The surface of the coin will be showing considerable scratching. Fair This coin is really showing its age or abused life. The design, including most of the main features, have disappeared through many years of handling. At best you can still make out the issuing country. Poor You can tell what shape the coin is, but that's about all. There is virtually nothing left to see - definitely scrap value only.
Wow! Hey, thank you for the excellant info. Yes, the 1966 is a 1 Penny, my typo, and the 1961 6 Pence, I never have been known as lucky, and I do not see the PL. Here are some scans of the front and reverse of the 2x2's Wyliecoyote
Blurry Nice to see the coins but from the scan it is very difficult to see any specific coin clearly.
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Wyliecoyote,the symbol for Penny & Pence is actually 'd.',as in 1d.,2d.,6d.,etc. The symbol for Shillings is written as '/-',as in 1/-,2/-,3/- & so on. The Pound sign is the same as the English currency symbol. There were 12 Pence in 1 Shilling,& 20/- in 1 Pound.Pounds are also known as 'Quid'. Aidan.
